Magnolia, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Harrison County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
148 Population 243/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $40,047 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $246,850 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Magnolia, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,500
4% below
$40,047 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Zillow: $246,850
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Magnolia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Magnolia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
39%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Magnolia residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,047. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Magnolia is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,850. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.

Education

11.8% of adults in Magnolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magnolia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density243/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$40,047
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$675M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$246,850
Housing Units64
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,755/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,277 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Magnolia was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.